waiting lines...

How does one say good-bye
to the kindness,
the colors,
the children,
and smiles
of Cabo Verde?

How does one say Thank You
for the Faith,
the patience,
the hope,
and charity, 
of these Pioneers?

How does one
ever sing the same,
think the same,
drink water from a tap,
or feel or pray the same...
as before?

It cannot be done.

We are humbled and thankful,
that Heavenly Father allowed us
to hear their prayers.
feel their hugs, witness their tears,
 soak in their sways and songs.

We cannot forget their smiles
clean from the waters of Baptism
 their testimonies; their fervant faith.

Our suitcases are packed,
We fly to the main island today.
We have swept Sal island sand from our floors for the last time,
We've gently folded the hugs, tears, notes, and 
crocheted remembrances in our bags
along with so many, many memories in our hearts.

*******
We will see our family in a few days!!!  
Our hearts are so full of Thanksgiving at that thought and we can't wait
to hear and see and smell and feel Home!
We will meet four new grandchildren and hug them for the first time
(making 28 grandchildren that we have missed like crazy for two years.)
Their moms and dads have blessed us many times over with 
their emails and prayers.  More than they know. What a time to rejoice!

******* We will only say So Long, 
but not good-bye.
This life is the short one.
The next one is for Eternity.

So many Cabo Verdianos wait in line to get water...

If anyone can come help give 'Living Water'

--Please come--

those lines are even longer...

You don't need to know alot,
you just need to open your heart and love alot.
The rest is given to you in the very moment...

I promise.